SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. ("Hanwha Q CELLS") (NASDAQ: HQCL), a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of high-quality, high-efficiency solar modules, has signed 50 megawatts (MW) of module supply contract with Adani Group of India ("Adani"). This new contract is the second batch supply to Adani following its first supply of 70 MW, previously announced in July 2015.

The modules will be installed to power the province of Tamil Nadu and the construction is scheduled for a completion by March 2016.

"We are pleased to partner with Adani Group again as its trusted partner in its endeavor deploying more sustainable energy solution in India," said Mr. M.Y. Kim, SVP of Hanwha Q CELLS in India. Mr. Kim also added, "Hanwha will continue to participate in India's robust growth of solar industry by brining high quality products and services to our local partners."

About Hanwha Q CELLS

In February 2015 Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: HQCL) emerged as a new global solar power leader from combining two of the world's most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers, Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS. The combined company is listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol of HQCL. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, (Global Executive Headquarters) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation Headquarters) and is the world's largest solar cell manufacturer as well as one of the largest photovoltaic module manufacturers. Due to its diverse international production setup including facilities in China, Malaysia and South Korea, Hanwha Q CELLS is in the unique position to flexibly address market needs globally, even including certain key markets with import tariffs, such as the USA and the European Union. Based on its well respected "Engineered in Germany" technology, innovation and quality, Hanwha Q CELLS offers the entire range of outstanding photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from modules to kits to systems to large scale solar power plants. The combined company is also engaged in downstream development and EPC business. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East the company provides excellent services and long-term partnership to its customers in the utility, commercial, government and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a Top-Ten business enterprise in South Korea.

Adani Group is a leading conglomerate which is mainly focusing on Resources (#1 coal importer in India), Logistics (#1 private port in India), Energy (#1 private thermal power producer in India), and Agriculture (#1 edible oil brand in India) sectors. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.adani.com/.

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